TL color

Eleft · 11-04-2009, 11:34 PM

I have an Acura TL 2007 color Desert Mist, and really dislike that color and I'm really considering a paint job, any ideas in what could be the best color for this car for your own personal opinion? And if i should do the paint job or not? (Pros and Cons) Or why the reason of showing the mist some love.

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**ggesq** · 11-04-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleft

Or why the reason of showing the mist some love.

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620278

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627847

not a bad color at all.....

paz840 · 11-04-2009, 11:54 PM

keep the DMM, it's a nice color and the cheapest alternative.

Desper's car was gorgeous.

TL on "20" · 11-05-2009, 12:01 AM

If you don't like the color why did you get it ??

Eleft · 11-05-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TL on "20"

If you don't like the color why did you get it ??

It was a gift

stock to the bone · 11-05-2009, 12:15 AM

this should be changed to what color is ur car instead of "best color" cuz ppl will vote for their colors lol

carlos9827 · 11-05-2009, 3:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stock to the bone

this should be changed to what color is ur car instead of "best color" cuz ppl will vote for their colors lol

haha thats what I was think but not necessarily...I currently have NBP and I chose WDP cause I will never buy a black car again...lol.

chairguru22 · 11-05-2009, 3:24 AM

I like WDP but if you want to repaint your car you might as well do something a little different. Get Lexus or BMW pure white. They look fantastic. Or... get a matte black paint job...

Turbonut · 11-05-2009, 5:30 AM

You may rethink the paint job once you get a price on the color change with the 3 stage paint, and I'm not talking about a Maaco job.

arrogantbastard · 11-05-2009, 9:20 AM

Write-in: Kinetic Blue Pearl

You left it out of your poll

To answer your original question you are looking at a lot of work and expense to change the color of your car if you want it done right.

myron · 11-05-2009, 10:04 AM

the car was a gift, be happy with what you got. If you really wanna go for paint, do something unique, something you don't see every day. I am not talking some ridiculous lime green color here haha just a factory non Acura color.

Majofo · 11-05-2009, 11:57 AM

It's Abyss Blue Pearl & Kinetic Blue Pearl for the 3G TL.

I don't know why you're tripping.. DMM is one of the best colors IMO. You should just be happy with it and mod it to your liking. DMM & RRP are some of rarest colors out there.

**ggesq** · 11-05-2009, 12:16 PM

ABP was changed to Royal Blue in MY 06.

Majofo · 11-05-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ggesq

ABP was changed to Royal Blue in MY 06.

ahh.. abyss sounds much sexier though.. lol.

SG81 · 11-05-2009, 12:22 PM

i like the TL the best in WDP & NBP

paz840 · 11-05-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleft

It was a gift

I need better gifts.

georgegiorgio · 11-05-2009, 1:02 PM

Where's CBP? Carbon Broze Pearl?

SG81 · 11-05-2009, 1:53 PM

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Originally Posted by paz840

I need better gifts.

wrxyboy · 11-05-2009, 2:54 PM

But if you going to paint than why not go custom instead of following the acura color

Majofo · 11-05-2009, 2:56 PM

If you paint it orange or purple we'll form a mob & kick your ass!..

myron · 11-05-2009, 3:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wrxyboy

But if you going to paint than why not go custom instead of following the acura color

that's what I said too, some OEM color from a different auto maker. Alpine White TL would be nice, I don't know if anything can be whiter than that. Haven't seen a yellow car in a while...

Fuzzbutt · 11-05-2009, 3:12 PM

I think a repaint would hurt the resale value. I would stay away from it wondering what was wrong with it that it needed painted. Unless the price was dirt cheap, I would pass on it.

Majofo · 11-05-2009, 3:14 PM

^

unless you had it professionally done.. but if you go that route you might as well sell it and get a color you like.. it'll be a lot cheaper.

KzooTL · 11-05-2009, 5:18 PM

Yeah good paints jobs are damn expensive. I'd definitely try to get a color that would stand out if your spending the cash.

None of the above on the poll, too many hot colors, pearls/candies etc no way i would spend all that to look like its stock.

DanL · 11-05-2009, 5:47 PM

I had an '04 DMM and the color's really not bad at all. Easy to keep clean and it helps keep you from blending in with the other bazillion TLs on the road.

Pz_ · 11-05-2009, 8:08 PM

Ha ha, I didn't even notice it said best color. I mean, I read it, I saw it. For some reason I processed it as "what color is your car".

Kind of funny now that I think about it.

ciscopath · 11-05-2009, 8:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pz_

For some reason I processed it as "what color is your car".

x2 without even thinking about it.

wonton · 11-05-2009, 8:57 PM

wdp and nbp is the best colors. it stands out more than the other. in my opinion the antarctic metallic is too plain and not that great looking.

Steven Bell · 11-05-2009, 9:01 PM

I just saw an article in the paper last week that said Silver is the most popular car color. Then White, then Black. But the Redondo Red Pearl is a slick color and very rare in our community.

friesm2000 · 11-05-2009, 9:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleft

It was a gift

Quote:

Originally Posted by KzooTL

Yeah good paints jobs are damn expensive. I'd definitely try to get a color that would stand out if your spending the cash.

None of the above on the poll, too many hot colors, pearls/candies etc no way i would spend all that to look like its stock.

i stay try the Sundance Gold Pearl from the CL (so it's a factory color), but a QUALITY paint job will cost a pretty penny, like at least $4-5000 especially if they do the engine bay too, to match

CLtotheTL32 · 11-05-2009, 10:38 PM

Aegean Blue Pearl.

I had that color on my 01 CL-S and it was

BigJack75 · 11-06-2009, 10:46 AM

http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620278

If this is the color of your car I would not change it. Looks pretty nice to me.

maddsiick · 11-06-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by paz840

I need better gifts.

+1

maddsiick · 11-06-2009, 10:54 AM

BTW...y isnt satin silver metallic on this list??!!

Izzy-Type-S · 11-06-2009, 11:02 AM

I agree...if you're gonna paint you might as well go custom. I have had 3 TLs all in Blackhawk Night Pearl & obviously love it. IF they had a true bright white I would have considered that....I personally do not like the pearl tone. Post pics when you're done!

cjTL · 11-06-2009, 11:04 AM

Satin Silver Metallic...not listed.

paz840 · 11-06-2009, 2:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJack75

If this is the color of your car I would not change it. Looks pretty nice to me.

AckTL05 · 11-07-2009, 5:37 AM

someone else on here has this color handsom hustler and it looks nice. Or get something like slirrys car aka anthracite bottom and black top costed him 2g's. I would personally keep it, you can always make a car look good thru mods. My stock anthracite tl looks like garbage without the front lip/spoiler/tints/tails/headlights/front grille...blah blah blah

j1n · 11-07-2009, 8:12 AM

IMO its NBP > WDP > KBP > all other colors

Babnik · 11-07-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleft

It was a gift

Damn... the best gift I got was a $50 gift card to best buy.

View Poll Results: Best color?
Alabaster Silver Metallic	13	12.38%
Anthracite Metallic	18	17.14%
Desert Mist Metallic	5	4.76%
Nighthawk Black Pearl	24	22.86%
Redondo Red Pearl	8	7.62%
Royal Blue Pearl	6	5.71%
White Diamond Pearl	29	27.62%
Murdered Out	2	1.90%
Voters: 105. You may not vote on this poll

11-04-2009, 11:54 PM	#3
paz840 keep it movin. Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 3,300	keep the DMM, it's a nice color and the cheapest alternative. Desper's car was gorgeous. __________________ '05 NBP TL - Greddy Catback, Tein SS, EDFC, ATLP J-Pipe/Race Pipe, RV6 Precats, UR Pulley, CAI, P2R, Rotora, A-Spec + '08 Audi Q7 - 18% Tint

11-05-2009, 3:24 AM	#8
chairguru22 Unregistered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 24 Posts: 651	I like WDP but if you want to repaint your car you might as well do something a little different. Get Lexus or BMW pure white. They look fantastic. Or... get a matte black paint job... __________________ '08 TL Navi WDP\|Parchment \| Protection Package (CM Splash Guards, Trunk Tray, Wheel Locks) \| Llumar 30% Tint \| Caramel OEM All-Season Mats \| Chrome Door Handle Inlay Trim \| White LED License Plate \| Nokya Arctic White Fog Lights

11-05-2009, 9:20 AM	#10
arrogantbastard Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manassas, VA Age: 36 Posts: 86	Write-in: Kinetic Blue Pearl You left it out of your poll To answer your original question you are looking at a lot of work and expense to change the color of your car if you want it done right. __________________ 2002 NBP RSX-S 2008 KBP TL-S

11-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#11
myron Registered User 2005 Acura TL Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 24 Posts: 2,837	the car was a gift, be happy with what you got. If you really wanna go for paint, do something unique, something you don't see every day. I am not talking some ridiculous lime green color here haha just a factory non Acura color. __________________ -05 SSM, 6MT, 35% tint all around, Progress springs, Tokico HP -99 NBP, tint and bone stock

11-05-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
TL on "20" Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Age: 26 Posts: 154	If you don't like the color why did you get it ??

11-05-2009, 12:15 AM	#6
stock to the bone Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 21 Posts: 57	this should be changed to what color is ur car instead of "best color" cuz ppl will vote for their colors lol

11-05-2009, 5:30 AM	#9
Turbonut Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ Age: 45 Posts: 1,698	You may rethink the paint job once you get a price on the color change with the 3 stage paint, and I'm not talking about a Maaco job.

11-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#12
Majofo Wishes he owned a.. 2010 Nissan GT-R Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,360	It's Abyss Blue Pearl & Kinetic Blue Pearl for the 3G TL. I don't know why you're tripping.. DMM is one of the best colors IMO. You should just be happy with it and mod it to your liking. DMM & RRP are some of rarest colors out there.

11-05-2009, 12:16 PM	#13
ggesq Mega Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 5,428	ABP was changed to Royal Blue in MY 06. __________________ 2005 Acura TL slushbox ABP/Camel w/ Navi

11-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#15
SG81 McNabb 4 MVP! Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto Age: 28 Posts: 9,248	i like the TL the best in WDP & NBP __________________ '03 black CL-S 6MT Comptech Icebox Comptech Headers Comptech Cat-Back Exhaust H&R Sport Springs Rotora Front & Rear Slotted Rotors S/S Brake Lines Genuine BMW M5 Trunk Lip Alpine DVD HU & Rear Camera

11-05-2009, 1:02 PM	#17
georgegiorgio G Force Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 371	Where's CBP? Carbon Broze Pearl?

11-05-2009, 2:54 PM	#19
wrxyboy 1st TL-S on air in Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aiea Hawaii Age: 27 Posts: 1,101	But if you going to paint than why not go custom instead of following the acura color __________________ Four Doors for More Whores

11-05-2009, 2:56 PM	#20
Majofo Wishes he owned a.. 2010 Nissan GT-R Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,360	If you paint it orange or purple we'll form a mob & kick your ass!..

11-05-2009, 3:12 PM	#22
Fuzzbutt Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh (Home of the Stanley Cup Champions) Age: 46 Posts: 46	I think a repaint would hurt the resale value. I would stay away from it wondering what was wrong with it that it needed painted. Unless the price was dirt cheap, I would pass on it.

11-05-2009, 3:14 PM	#23
Majofo Wishes he owned a.. 2010 Nissan GT-R Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,360	^ unless you had it professionally done.. but if you go that route you might as well sell it and get a color you like.. it'll be a lot cheaper.

11-05-2009, 5:18 PM	#24
KzooTL 05' AT SSM Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 27 Posts: 250	Yeah good paints jobs are damn expensive. I'd definitely try to get a color that would stand out if your spending the cash. None of the above on the poll, too many hot colors, pearls/candies etc no way i would spend all that to look like its stock.

11-05-2009, 5:47 PM	#25
DanL Registered User 2010 BMW 5-Series Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 493	I had an '04 DMM and the color's really not bad at all. Easy to keep clean and it helps keep you from blending in with the other bazillion TLs on the road.

11-05-2009, 8:08 PM	#26
Pz_ Registered User 2007 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indianapolis Age: 35 Posts: 147	Ha ha, I didn't even notice it said best color. I mean, I read it, I saw it. For some reason I processed it as "what color is your car". Kind of funny now that I think about it.

11-05-2009, 8:57 PM	#28
wonton Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 26 Posts: 124	wdp and nbp is the best colors. it stands out more than the other. in my opinion the antarctic metallic is too plain and not that great looking.

11-05-2009, 9:01 PM	#29
Steven Bell Pride in your ride!! 2007 Acura TL Type-S Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park) Age: 52 Posts: 3,931	I just saw an article in the paper last week that said Silver is the most popular car color. Then White, then Black. But the Redondo Red Pearl is a slick color and very rare in our community. __________________ "Excellence Our Standard, Perfection Our Goal" 2007 Acura TL TYPE S - Alabaster Silver Metallic -20% Tinted Windows -Tinted License Plate Cover -Color Keyed Splash Guards -All Weather Floor Mats -Momo Customized Shifter Knob and Trunk Badge -Roof Spoiler -Dead Pedal with "Type S" Logo -Carbon Fiber Full Interior Trim Kit -Wheel locks -Trunk Cargo Tray -Shaved Door Handle and Chrome Inlay Door Handle Trim Kit -LED Headlights (Audi Style) with Carbon Fiber inserts and white/amber switchback bulbs/turn signals -ACURA logo'd Valve Stem Caps, Side Mirrors and License Plate Screw Covers -Red LED interior underdash footwells (front and back seats) -Nokya 7000k, 55watt Arctic White foglights -Carbon Fiber ACURA nose logo -Red doorlight bulbs and Hi-Intensity trunk bulb -RED illuminated door sills

11-05-2009, 10:38 PM	#31
CLtotheTL32 Jurp Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cary, NC Age: 20 Posts: 2,405	Aegean Blue Pearl. I had that color on my 01 CL-S and it was __________________ -18x8.5 Gunmetal A-Specs//Smoked Tails and Side Markers//K&N 69 Series CAI//8000k HID//Blacked Out Headlights with V2 Switchbacks//LED Reverse-License Plate-Interior Lights//OEM Cupholder Woodgrain//OEM Wood Shifter//Black Front Bumper Letter Insert//Keyhole Delete -powdercoated 20" RJ Legend II-FOR SALE-CLICK ME!

11-06-2009, 10:46 AM	#32
BigJack75 07 TL-S!!!! 2007 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 39 Posts: 308	http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620278 If this is the color of your car I would not change it. Looks pretty nice to me. __________________ 07 TL-S Mod bug is starting to bite...F5 Fujita CAI, Dead Foot Pedal...

11-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#34
maddsiick Mistuh DRiiVA 2005 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 22 Posts: 328	BTW...y isnt satin silver metallic on this list??!! __________________ 2005 ACURA TL \| 5AT \| NAV \| ASPEC \| SSM *Type S* Front Grills, *Type S* Spoiler, *Type S* Rear Sidemarkers, Cleared *Type S* Tails Accord Fogs, White LED Sidemarker Front and Rear, Blackout Headlights Independent Fogs w/ 10000k HIDs and 6000k Philips Ultinon Stock HIDs *Blue* Footwell LEDs, *Blue* Interior LED Conversion, iSimple, Full Aspec kit and suspension

11-06-2009, 11:02 AM	#35
Izzy-Type-S Registered User 2008 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Age: 28 Posts: 182	I agree...if you're gonna paint you might as well go custom. I have had 3 TLs all in Blackhawk Night Pearl & obviously love it. IF they had a true bright white I would have considered that....I personally do not like the pearl tone. Post pics when you're done! __________________ 2008 Acura NBP TL Type-S 18" Konig Crosshairs, Kumho Ecsta ASXs, drop-in K&N air filter, license plate LEDs, Type-S floor mats... 2004 Honda Civic for the wifey 2005 NBP TL (traded), 2001 NBP TL (sold)

11-06-2009, 11:04 AM	#36
cjTL UA6 In the Garage 2005 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Age: 16 Posts: 246	Satin Silver Metallic...not listed. __________________ 05 SSM TL w/ A-Spec + Nav

11-07-2009, 5:37 AM	#38
AckTL05 Registered User Trader Rating: (3) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 287	someone else on here has this color handsom hustler and it looks nice. Or get something like slirrys car aka anthracite bottom and black top costed him 2g's. I would personally keep it, you can always make a car look good thru mods. My stock anthracite tl looks like garbage without the front lip/spoiler/tints/tails/headlights/front grille...blah blah blah

11-07-2009, 8:12 AM	#39
j1n Registered User Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Age: 25 Posts: 386	IMO its NBP > WDP > KBP > all other colors __________________ 2007 NBP TL Type S -=MODS=- XLR8 Res Catback \| XLR8 Jpipe \| RV6 Test Pipe \| UR Pulley \| AEM V2 CAI \| P2R TB \| Tein SS \| RV6 Strut Bar \| Comptech RSB \| Type-S Aspec Body Kit \| RJ Legend 19" Liquid Graphite \| Tints \| HID 6k fog lights \| Interior LEDs \| Catch Can \| ATLP Roof Spoiler